Mining

Broome may be growing and changing but some things remain, with economic benefit, community and the environment a constant source of public debate.

Delta Lithium is suing the contractor it hired to build an accommodation village at its Mt Ida mine site in a bid to recover half a million dollars.

Rio Tinto has increased its stake in Perth-based Sovereign Metals to 19.76 per cent, becoming the company’s largest shareholder.

Administrators of Abra Mining have secured a $10 million funding to avoid cutting jobs or suspending the Gascoyne lead mine operation.

Chalice Mining's shares have tumbled by about 19 per cent after it announced an early-stage development deal with Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation.

The value of gold rose 15 per cent in local dollar terms over the first six months of 2024, hitting record levels driven by geopolitical tensions and wavering economic growth indicators.

Mid-tier gold player Ramelius Resources has secured a revolving debt facility worth $175 million from a syndicate of banks, in a move to free up its financial flexibility.

Uranium exploration company Deep Yellow has appointed South African-headquartered Nedbank as its bookrunner and mandated lead arranger for its flagship Tumas project in Namibia.

Mineral exploration company Centaurus Metals has released the feasibility study for its Jaguar nickel-sulphide project in northern Brazil.

Liontown Resources has secured $US250 million ($A379 million) from Korea's LG Energy Solution to help fund its flagship Kathleen Valley lithium project.

Fortescue has inked a new deal with Liebherr to develop an autonomous system capable of controlling the miner’s zero emissions iron ore haulage fleet.

Junior explorer Ausgold has begun its 2025 financial year by announcing two additions to its management team.

West Perth-based Saturn Metals has announced it will raise $14 million to accelerate progress at its Apollo Hill gold project in the Goldfields.

Former Fortescue Metals chief executive Fiona Hick has taken up a role at Evolution Mining, almost a year after her abrupt exit from the Andrew Forrest-led iron ore business.

Arafura Rare Earths has moved one step closer to a final investment decision for its Nolans Project with a $150 million commitment from the Export-Import Bank of Korea.

Sierra Rutile has entered into a binding bid implementation agreement with Gemcorp Commodities Assets, its largest shareholder.

ASX-listed Pilbara goldminer Calidus Resources has been handed over to receivers and administrators, with contractor Macmahon revealing a $34 million contract exposure.

ASX-listed De Grey Mining has received a series of credit approved term sheets from domestic and international banks, as it pushes towards developing its Hemi gold project in the Pilbara.

Draft eligibility guidelines for the government's $13 billion critical minerals downstream production tax credits have opened the door for Chinese-owned producers.

Uranium-focused Bannerman Energy has announced it will raise $85 million to accelerate development at its Etango-8 project in Namibia.

IGO managing director Ivan Vella does not believe green premium markets are the way forward for Australian critical minerals, in the wake of recent lithium and nickel price movements.

Fresh from its likely $1.25 billion acquisition of Fission Uranium earlier this week, Paladin Energy has announced its Langer Heinrich mine production guidance for the 2025 financial year.

North Perth-based GTI Energy has appointed uranium specialist Matt Hartmann to its board, weeks out from drilling beginning at its US-based Lo Herma project.

Fresh moves to drive diversification of Australia’s critical minerals pose questions about the role of China – the nation’s largest trading partner.

Ramelius Resources has emerged with a strategic 8.9 per cent stake in fellow Murchison gold play Spartan Resources but says it does not currently plan to take over the company.

Lynas Rare Earths will spend about $25 million on reconfiguring a processing plant in Malaysia to produce another two heavy rare earth products in 2025.

Duncan Craib-led Boss Energy believes positive drilling results from its Gould's Dam satellite deposit could pave the way for increased production at its Honeymoon project.

Mineral exploration company Western Yilgarn has announced the departure of Gavin Rutherford as general manager.

Uranium-focused Bannerman Energy is expected to raise $76 million in a bid to add further value to its flagship Etango uranium project in Namibia.

Perth dealmaker Michael Ashforth has joined the board of goldminer Northern Star Resources, while stepping away from his role with Goldman Sachs.

BHP’s iron ore boss has called for greater collaboration to build an interconnected Pilbara energy grid to help the region’s industry heavyweights decarbonise.

Sierra Rutile shareholders have backed Theuns de Bruyn to remain as the company's managing director and chief executive officer, following a vote at its extraordinary general meeting on Tuesday afternoon.